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Which choice shows the answer to the following mathematical operation with the correct number of significant figures?
14.5−3.46=______

A
11
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10
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C
11.04
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D
11.0
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11.4
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Solution

The correct option is D 11.0
14.53.46=11.04
In subtraction, the final answer is written as the same number of decimal places as that of the term with the least number of decimal places.
The answer is 11.0

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